The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-17
UNDER GRADUATE WORK.
CHARMING AND INSTRUCTIVE
EXERCISES AT ST. AGNES.
A Beautiful AllegOry Which Eleciri.
fled the Audience With Its
Faultless Perfection.

81. Agnes commencement exercises,
which took place Last evening at 1880
o'clock, promised to equal in interest
those of preceding years, aud il is no
trespass upon truth to say that they
realised the expectation Of all who
were present. Far down Vance street
could be seen the brilliant electric
lights which illuminated the beautiful
grounds surrounding the academy,
and reminded the passers by Of the
educational treat in store for the
favored guests. catering the concert
hall, which lie unfortunately too small
to accommodate the crowd which
each year feeks admittancs, II was
noticed that everything was in resdi-
ness for the time appointed. The first
thing given on the we'll filed pro-
gramme was an Instrumental duo,
which was we'll played by four young
misses; then followed an essay, "Spirit
OF Song" by MS Pioplis, which was
nicely composed and we'll read. This
young lady, as II was aiterward
earned, made happy selection
when choosing her subject, for
she possesses voice Of rare
volume and culture. As regards the
Rotations, the writer was probably
too far distant to be able to do Justice
to the youthful speakers, therefore
this Is left to those who erjoyed a
more favorable position. However,
heir gestures, 30 lar rs can be judged,
were both impressive and appropri-
ate. A comic vocal solo, "Captivat-
ing DUDE" was sung with much Of.
f,ct by Miss BERTHE Scott. "Rippling
Rill," an instrumental trio, was p aged
by three dear little girls, whose heads
Were scarcely higher than the piano;
then followed Country Life" an es.
say: Judging by Miss Maggie Lar
kin's style 1t lie evident that Hervey
and Sir Walter Scott are her iavorite
authors. 1t was a neat, pretty pro-
duction. "'rwss but a Bird" WAS
sweetly song by Misses Peoples, Josie
and Rosie Reilly. To the lovers Of
fun, the concert recitation, Popping
the Question:" afforded the hearty
laugh and prolonged cheers.
But to particulsiizs further would
be 10 preclude deserving mention of
the chief feature of the evening. As
regards the essays all were good and
each was the pupils own.
When the curtain was raised for the
second part 1t revealed a scene Of
beauty unexpected by the audience.
Miss Berlie Scott, the Summer
Queen, was eeated on her throne, ar.
rayed in royal robes and surrounded
by her attendants and sleeping flow.
era. SpringiDg to her feet aud sway.
ing her scepter over them, she babe
them arise, when instantly they were
up and singing in strains as gay as
their lively costu mes. The attend.
ems In the first were:
Mary Quinn Mary Conway, Blanche
Davis, Leah Auerbsch, Sallie Drum
mond, Maud Johnson. Bloom-Ruth
Reilly. Perfume--Minnie Auerbsch,
BreeEs, Bessie Woodsou. Dew
Katie McNulty. Spring-Louiss Per.
kins.
Flowers-Nellie Hartnett, Mamie
HRrtnett, Annie Conway, Bonnie
Johnson, Louise Murtsgh, Gussie
HMtnett, Annie McNulty, Katie
Strehl, Addie Sivil, Alice Maher.
Autumn-Jessle Holden. Frost King
X A. Reilly.
Those in the second were Queen
Flora, Rosa Botto.
Ditsatlstip d Flowers lizzie Maher,
Annie McNulty, Msgaie Reilly. Ruth
Reilly, Addie Sivil, Mamie Auerbsch,
Julia Ringwaid, Mary Garside, Annie
Moo lillin, Olive Airheart, Bessie Cos.
sat and Nora Hartnett.
naath ~ A.. n
lesu,
The pic throughout the allegory
WAS one which held every eye in the
audience intent in the direction Of the |
stage. With queenly ease and grace |
Mics BERTHE SCOT. who Ia not yet four
teen yeas Of age, circulated among
her devoted little subjscts, holding |
their allegiance steadfast by syeety |
beautiful and innocent face, eff ction. |
ste gancee, and a voice as full of |
charm and melody 80 one would care
TO hear in lifetime. Her lines we've
rendered with faultess accuracy, firm,
clear and disliIc', while her posing
and gesturing were models fer
one Of her tender years. The same
state Of Perfection in their line also
applied to the other solo characters,
particularly Misses Jennie Holden,
NJ. A. Reilly and Rosie Botto. Among
the little misses, the most captivating
was probably Bonnie johnson, who
re cited the few lines Of Daisy in q de-
lightful manner. The beautiful and
well executed allegory IVES concluded
by a brilliant tableau plctu,ioR the
death OF "Summer Queen" under
lights. The entire arrange.
ment was the work OF that veteran
and faithful elocution teacher, Mrs.
Rose P. Thompson. By indefatigable
eKertion and skilfnl pains she drilled
the young ladies and little misses un.
til each had acquired perfect knowl-
edge OF their respective parts In all
details.
The devoted sisters In charge Of the
famous institution OF learning were
any where and everywhere at the
proper time, making visitors feel easy
and at home and encouraging the
.tes by their very presence
aud approving smiles. When the cur
ain fell upon the last number, the
quests departed for their respective
homes, feeling that nothing was left
1ndone to make the Exercises enter
aiming and instructive. The gradual
ng exercises occur tonight.